Effect of pelvic stabilization exercises in postnatal women with pelvic girdle pain

Background: Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is described as “pain experienced between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, particularly in the vicinity of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). The pain can radiate into the posterior thigh and occur in conjunction with pain in the symphysis.” Objective: The study aimed to find the effect of pelvic stabilization exercises on pain, core strength, and functional disability in postnatal women with PGP. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 40 postpartum women aged 19–40 years. Pain was measured using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, core strength with pressure biofeedback, and functional disability using the Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire. Participants underwent a progressive 30-min exercise protocol, three times per week for 6 weeks. Data were analyzed using parametric tests with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: There was a significant decrease in pain, an increase in core strength and improvement in functional disability( p < 0.001). Conclusion: There are significant improvements in pain reduction, core stability, and level of functional activity in postnatal women with PGP by pelvic stabilization exercises. Clinical trial registry: Clinical trial registry—India CTRI/2024/04/065985.